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OE55 AMO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,599 mi
Last recorded108,599 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 108,599 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,059 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 106,059 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,638 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml light on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 81,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml light on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,033 miles

eml on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,270 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,639 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,013 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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OE55 AMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE55 AMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 AMO registered?

OE55 AMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is OE55 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 AMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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